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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TABLES BILLS FOR SPECIAL SESSION

Posted: August 28, 2013

AUGUSTA --  The governing body of the Maine Legislature on Wednesday moved to table all bills proposed for the Special Session of the Legislature...

MPBN: Mayhew: DHHS Holding 'Feet to the Fire' in Troubled Transportation Program

Posted: August 28, 2013

By Tom Porter Read more here Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew says progress is being made in fixing problems in the sysstem...

MAJORITY LEADER SPONSORS MEASURE TO KEEP JOBS AFLOAT IN HOULTON

Posted: August 26, 2013

Halts Maine Revenue Services office closing in Houlton   AUGUSTA—On Wednesday, the Legislative Council, a bipartisan committee of legislative...

STAKEHOLDER GROUP TO MEET ON RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER FUNDING

Posted: August 26, 2013

AUGUSTA -- Top lawmakers on the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee on Monday said they will weigh recommendations from...

LEADERS NAME MEMBERS OF JAIL STUDY COMMISSION

Posted: August 26, 2013

Commission charged with advising lawmakers on best ways to strengthen county jail system   AUGUSTA -- The Presiding Officers of the Maine...

MPBN: Maine Legislative Panel Approves Bonds, Considers Riverview Crisis

Posted: August 23, 2013

By A.J. Higgins Read more, or listen to the story, here Members of the Legislature's budget-writing committee agree that next week's special...

Bangor Daily News: Appropriations Committee sends $150 million infrastructure bond package to full Legislature

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee has approved nearly $150 million of state borrowing...

Press Herald: 'Substantial,' rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Joe Lawlor Read more here AUGUSTA – Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew said Thursday that progress is being made on...

Boston.com: Maine lawmakers seek solution for psych hospital

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Alanna Durkin Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage’s administration told Maine lawmakers they should act on a proposal to...

JOBS BOND WINS STRONG ENDORSEMENT FROM STATE BUDGET PANEL

Posted: August 22, 2013

Appropriations committee approves 149.5 million jobs bond for roads and bridges, higher-ed, armories   AUGUSTA -- The Legislature’s...